Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney spoke at AU Trojans first football fundraiser for free, then gave $50,000 to the program

Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney holds a handcrafted pen given to him from Anderson University President Dr. Evans Whitaker, right, near Anderson University football Coach Bobby Lamb, left, in front of hundreds of supporters during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Whitaker said the pen was made with wood from an oak tree on campus when the school opened in 1911. Swinney gave a speech earlier for free, plus donated $50,000 to the football program at their first fundraising event at the school.

Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney, right, is introduced by Bert Epting, Anderson University Athletic Director, during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Swinney gave a speech earlier for free, plus donated $50,000 to the football program at their first fundraising event at the school. Anderson University's first football game is Sept. 7, 2024, NCAA Division II competition as a member of the South Atlantic Conference (SAC).

Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney, right, and Kathleen Swinney, left, applaud during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Swinney gave a speech earlier for free, plus donated $50,000 to the football program at their first fundraising event at the school. Anderson University's first football game is Sept. 7, 2024, NCAA Division II competition as a member of the South Atlantic Conference (SAC).

Bert Epting, Anderson University Athletic Director, speaks before introducing guest speaker Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney, during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Swinney gave a speech earlier for free, plus donated $50,000 to the football program at their first fundraising event at the school. Anderson University's first football game is Sept. 7, 2024, NCAA Division II competition as a member of the South Atlantic Conference (SAC).

Bobby Lamb, Anderson University football coach, during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.

Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney speaks near Anderson University President Dr. Evans Whitaker, right, about building a football program to hundreds of supporters during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Swinney said he gave a speech for free and donated $50,000 to the football program at their first fundraising event at the school.

Anderson University football Coach Bobby Lamb looks toward Anderson University President Dr. Evans Whitaker speaking to hundreds of supporters during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.

Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney holds a handcrafted pen given to him from Anderson University President Dr. Evans Whitaker, right, near Anderson University football Coach Bobby Lamb, left, in front of hundreds of supporters during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Whitaker said the pen was made with wood from an oak tree on campus when the school opened in 1911. Swinney gave a speech earlier for free, plus donated $50,000 to the football program at their first fundraising event at the school.

Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney, right, is given a Trojan football helmet from football Coach Bobby Lamb during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Swinney gave a speech earlier for free, plus donated $50,000 to the football program at their first fundraising event at the school. Anderson University's first football game is Sept. 7, 2024, NCAA Division II competition as a member of the South Atlantic Conference (SAC).

Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney, right, is given a Trojan football helmet from football Coach Bobby Lamb during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Swinney gave a speech earlier for free, plus donated $50,000 to the football program at their first fundraising event at the school. Anderson University's first football game is Sept. 7, 2024, NCAA Division II competition as a member of the South Atlantic Conference (SAC).

Dr. Tracy Jessup, right, Anderson University senior minister and Vice President for Christian Life, leads a closing prayer near Anderson University Athletic Director Bert Epting, middle, Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney, left, and AU football Coach Bobby Lamb, far left, during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.

Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney walks up to give a keynote speech during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. During the speech, he mentioned he gave his speech for free and later announced he donated $50,000 to the football program at their first fundraising event at the school.

Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney, right, listens as Anderson University Athletic Director Bert Epting introduces the guest speaker during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Swinney said he gave a speech for free and donated $50,000 to the football program at their first fundraising event at the school.

Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney speaks during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Swinney said he gave a speech for free and donated $50,000 to the football program at their first fundraising event at the school.

Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney speaks about building a football program to hundreds of supporters during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Swinney said he gave a speech for free and donated $50,000 to the football program at their first fundraising event at the school. "How you do anything is how you do everything," Swinney said in his speech.

Dr. Evans Whitaker, Anderson University President, listens as Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney speaks during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.

Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney speaks about building a football program to hundreds of supporters during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Swinney said he gave a speech for free and donated $50,000 to the football program at their first fundraising event at the school. The glass is half full or half empty, Swinney said in his speech about how individuals approach life.

Anderson University Athletic Director Bert Epting, left, Kathleen Swinney, Troy the Trojan, Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney, and Anderson University football Coach Bobby Lamb pose for a photo during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Swinney said he gave a speech for free and donated $50,000 to the football program at their first fundraising event at the school.

Anderson University Athletic Director Bert Epting, left, hugs Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney, during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Swinney said he gave a speech for free and donated $50,000 to the football program at their first fundraising event at the school.

Anderson University Athletic Director Bert Epting, left, Troy the Trojan, and Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney, during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Swinney said he gave a speech for free and donated $50,000 to the football program at their first fundraising event at the school.

Troy the Trojan, left, with Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney, and Anderson University football Coach Bobby Lamb, during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Swinney said he gave a speech for free and donated $50,000 to the football program at their first fundraising event at the school.

Troy the Trojan, left, with Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney, and Anderson University football Coach Bobby Lamb, during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Swinney said he gave a speech for free and donated $50,000 to the football program at their first fundraising event at the school.

Troy the Trojan, left, with Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney, and Anderson University football Coach Bobby Lamb, during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Swinney said he gave a speech for free and donated $50,000 to the football program at their first fundraising event at the school.

Clemson football Coach Dabo Swinney, left, and Anderson University Athletic Director Bert Epting, during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Swinney said he gave a speech for free and donated $50,000 to the football program at their first fundraising event at the school.

A Trojan football helmet on display during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney, left, shakes hands with Don Peppers, during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree meet-and-greet, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney, left, shakes hands with Rita Burgess near Hugh Burgess, during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree meet-and-greet, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney, left, talks with Eddie Kinsey during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree meet-and-greet, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney and Roy Jeffcoat talk during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree meet-and-greet, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.

A Trojan football helmet displayed during the Inaugural AU Trojans Football Jamboree, at Anderson University Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.